Slam Dunk
スラムダンク
Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart…
Status
Ended
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Synopsis
Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.
About
Slam Dunk premiered on October 16, 1993. It falls under the Animation, Comedy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 101 episodes. with each episode running approximately 23 minutes. It airs on tv asahi. and concluded its run on March 23, 1996.
Why viewers enjoy Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Slam Dunk was animated by Toei Animation, and broadcast on tv asahi.
Critical reception
Slam Dunk holds a rating of 8.7 out of 10 based on 974 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Slam Dunk include: male friendship, sports, high school, basketball, high school sports, slice of life, based on manga, sport competition. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Takeshi Kusao
Hikaru Midorikawa
Kiyoyuki Yanada
Yoku Shioya
Ryotaro Okiayu
Akiko Hiramatsu
Eriko Hara
Hideyuki Tanaka
Hisao Egawa
Hochu Otsuka
Production credits
- Direction
- Nobutaka Nishizawa · Junji Shimizu · Masayuki Akehi
- Writing
- Takehiko Inoue · Nobuaki Kishima · Yoshiyuki Suga
Release dates
Premiered
October 16, 1993
Last aired
March 23, 1996
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 16, 1993·101episodes
Season1
October 16, 1993·101episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- male friendship
- sports
- high school
- basketball
- high school sports
- slice of life
- based on manga
- sport competition
- basketball team
- basketball player
- school life
- shounen
- anime
- school club
- japanese high school
- excited
- bukatsu
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Slam Dunk premiere?
Slam Dunk premiered on October 16, 1993.
How many seasons does Slam Dunk have?
Slam Dunk has 1 season and 101 episodes in total.
What genre is Slam Dunk?
Slam Dunk is classified under Animation, Comedy.
What networks did Slam Dunk air on?
Slam Dunk aired on tv asahi.
Is Slam Dunk finished?
Yes, Slam Dunk concluded its run on March 23, 1996.
How long is each episode of Slam Dunk?
Each episode of Slam Dunk runs for approximately 23 minutes.
Where is Slam Dunk from?
Slam Dunk is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Slam Dunk?
Slam Dunk holds a rating of 8.7 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
